Greetings from Vermont

**biblemonkey** · 9th June 11, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by MorgannaLeFey

Off the rack isn't going to be an option. His waist measures 54 and his hips measure 64.

Anything I get is going to have to be custom from the get-go.

Also, I think wool would be too hot for him, even in the winter. I'm not sure I will be able to get him to try out wearing a kilt in the winter anyway and wool would smother him any other time. He stays very warm most of the time. I'm looking at more modern kilt designs in heavier cotton fabrics (twill or denim most likely) and in solid colors (green or blue being preferred).

We live in central Vermont, in the Barre/Montpelier area.

Have you thought about polyviscose? I hike in a polyviscose kilt and it very breezy. you also might want to start by contacting the makers that have affiliations with this forum and ask thier advice.

**MorgannaLeFey** · 9th June 11, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by biblemonkey

Have you thought about polyviscose? I hike in a polyviscose kilt and it very breezy. you also might want to start by contacting the makers that have affiliations with this forum and ask thier advice.

I've contacted a couple, but I plan to do more. Thanks.

**Mike_Oettle** · 9th June 11, 02:13 PM

Hi, Morganna, and welcome to X Marks from the bottom end of Africa.
You are bound to get some excellent advice on this forum.
All good kilts are custom made – off-the-peg just doesn’t work. You will find a suitable kiltmaker and the right material, and your hubby will be handsomely kilted in due course.
And then we will require pictures! (Says he, having submitted none yet

)
Regards,
Mike

**tpa** · 9th June 11, 02:55 PM

A warm Scottish welcome from middle England. You might get more ideas if you post your query in the professional area of this forum: Professional Kiltmakers Hints and Tips. I'm sure one of the more experienced kilt makers will be able to advise a suitable course of action. They are always very helpful.

**JCheshire** · 9th June 11, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by MorgannaLeFey

I'm from Central VT.

I grew up in Colchester, left for CA from 1986 to 2002 and moved back to Springfield (30 min South of WRJ). In Texas now for another 2-3 years at the most, then back to Northern New England!

**MorgannaLeFey** · 10th June 11, 05:50 AM

Originally Posted by Mike_Oettle

Hi, Morganna, and welcome to X Marks from the bottom end of Africa.
You are bound to get some excellent advice on this forum.
All good kilts are custom made – off-the-peg just doesn’t work. You will find a suitable kiltmaker and the right material, and your hubby will be handsomely kilted in due course.
And then we will require pictures! (Says he, having submitted none yet

)
Regards,
Mike

Heh, one of my next questions was going to be was about where I could post questions to try and track down a professional who could make a kilt for him. I should probably get a photo of him up somewhere so I can show them what his shape is and why it's awkward.

THANKS!

**MorgannaLeFey** · 10th June 11, 05:52 AM

Originally Posted by biblemonkey

And good on ya for wanting the man in a kilt! Most women roll their eyes at the hubby donning one it seems.Hugh

Forgot to respond to this earlier, but women who roll their eyes at their husband putting on a kilt haven't considered all the implications thoroughly, I'm thinking.

Kilts are HAWT!